    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2004, Book III)]
    [November 29, 2004]
    [Pages 3013-3014]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Resignation of Stephen Friedman as Director of the National Economic Council
    November 29, 2004

        Steve Friedman has been a trusted adviser and vital member of my
    economic team, working tirelessly to help make sure that America
    continues to be the best place in the world to do business.
        Steve played a valuable role in enacting the Jobs and Growth Act of
    2003 that helped move our economy from recession to the robust growth we
    are experiencing today. As a key member of my White House senior staff,
    Steve has led efforts to develop the policies that are strengthening our
    economy and helping to create jobs. Steve has done an excellent job of
    coordinating the work of my economic team and has played a key role in
    developing the economic policies for my second-term agenda.
        Steve is a good-hearted man who possesses great wisdom and a can-do
    attitude. I am grateful for his superb work and wish him and
    Barbara all the best as they fulfill their
    plan to return home to New York.

     Note: The Office of the Press Secretary also made available Director
    Friedman's letter of resignation.

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